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The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Thirsk
As with many northern towns, Thirsk grew out of a tiny settlement and has undergone many spelling variations of the towns name.
Yuletide And The Advent of Christmas
Frequent visitors to this site might have noticed a lack of new posts over the last week or so.
The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Maryport
Maryport in Cumbria is unusual in that it did not become known as ‘Maryport’ until half way through the 18th Century.
The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Thorne
The market town of Thorne grew up within the boundaries of the old church parish of Thorne and Moorends.
Samhain – The Festival Of The Dead
Samhain 2022 in the Northern Hemisphere will begin in the evening of Monday, 31 October and ends the evening of Tuesday, 1 November.
The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Widnes
The first recognisable recording of the township of Widness appeared on early maps in 1577.
The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Keswick
Although Keswick is a small town, with a permanent population of less than 5,300, the settlement has existed for centuries, if not millennia.
Rudolf Hess: A Murder Case Solved? Part Two
Recently released British government files take us a step closer to solving the mystery of the murder of 93-year-old Rudolf Hess. Part 2.
Rudolf Hess – A Murder Case Solved? Part One
Recently released British government files take us a step closer to solving the mystery of the “suicide” or murder of 93-year-old Rudolf Hess.
The History & Heritage Of Northern England – Hexham
There is little recorded about the town we now call Hexham before the Anglo-Saxon period.